Sunday 4 October 2015

Radio Gaga

Apple Vale Fortune s: CCNF Talon of CME

BBC Radio Bristol & Somerset's Steve Yabsley drove down from Bristol after his lunch-time show on a lovely sunny afternoon, and after a brief introduction, we set off up the hill to show him the herd and our farm. Talking into a single hand-held microphone, Steve interviewed me about all things alpaca for the best part of an hour,  finishing with an interview with Joy in the fibre studio. It went surprisingly smoothly, we were pleased with the broadcasts, and I've received favourable comments (but do I really sound like that?) - I've always thought that getting involved with the media is like putting your head into the mouth of a lion, so I had reservations.
Apple Vale Freedom of Caton s: Dovecote Jaquinton CME/Alpaca Stud

We were on holiday in Florence when the broadcasts went out, so I was glad to be able to hear it on i-Player, while we took a lunchtime break from the 28degree heat!
Apple Vale Florina s: Van Diemen Qjori of Patou

You're not likely to learn anything unless you don't have alpacas, but if you are interested for the sake of considering inviting your local broadcaster for an interview, it may be worth a listen. The first one is available for another 9 days - they were broadcast from monday to friday, in 4 to 5 minute pieces, and can be found at about 1 hour 34 minutes into the show at the following locations:

monday 14th Sept.: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0318n71
tuesday 15thSept.: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0318mtk
wednesday 16th Sept.: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0318np0
thursday 17th Sept.: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0318nfx
friday 18th Sept.: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0318mp9
Fiesta and Fortune in the evening glow.

There were a few minor 'bloopers' - for example, with an alpaca in front of us, Steve said 'now talk me through the alpaca from one end to the other' - I didn't follow what he was after, bearing in mind it was for radio, and so I said "well that's the back end, and this is the front end"!
Florina
Apple Vale Gala s:CCNF Talon of CME

2 comments:

  1. Excellent Dave!
    Looking out for those 'Fox Burglars!!'

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  2. BBC radio Bristol & Somerset today - the BBC world service tomorrow! You are on your way now Dave. Shirley & Robbie

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